Serif Normal Hodon 2 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, captions, classic, literary, formal, warm, refined, text emphasis, editorial clarity, classic tone, reading comfort, bracketed serifs, oldstyle numerals, calligraphic, diagonal stress, open counters.
A conventional serif italic with gently bracketed wedge serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes show moderate contrast with a clear diagonal stress, and the italic slant is pronounced without becoming cursive. Terminals are softly tapered and slightly calligraphic, giving rounded joins and smooth curves in letters like a, e, and s. Proportions are relatively generous and airy, with open counters and comfortable spacing; numerals appear oldstyle, including an ascending 0–3 and more compact 4–9 forms.
Well-suited for editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, citations, pull quotes, and nuanced hierarchy. The open forms and moderate contrast also make it a good candidate for longer passages in books and magazines, as well as refined captions and short-form reading contexts.
The overall tone feels traditional and bookish, with a quiet elegance that suggests editorial polish rather than display theatrics. Its italic voice reads as expressive and refined, suitable for emphasis in continuous text while maintaining a composed, classical character.
The design appears intended as a dependable, classical text serif italic that adds warmth and emphasis while staying consistent with conventional reading ergonomics. Its calligraphic details and oldstyle flavor suggest a focus on literary and editorial settings rather than overtly modern or geometric styling.
Lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle construction, with a two-storey g and a compact, looped y; the italic k and v/w show crisp diagonals and tapered ends that reinforce the calligraphic feel. Capitals remain sturdy and restrained, balancing the more fluid lowercase to keep paragraphs stable.